Ronald Wilson Reagan: Humour!

Ronald Reagan On Being A Republican

John Lennon: Imagine (rewritten)

Evidently, John Lennon, at the end of his life, was turning away from his former socolistic-communistic political beliefs.  PJM's Tattler that the Toronto Sun has reported that Fred Seaman says that JL was a big fan of Ronald Reagan. From the comments of PJM Tattler:

Imagine

—apologies to John Lennon

Imagine no derision
Towards religious belief
Tolerance for diverse visions
Bolstering joy and soothing grief
Letting each denomination
Find its separate way

Imagine patriotism
And genuine national pride
Helping to heal false schisms
We’re really all one side
Imagine recognition
Of what we have achieved
You may call me a turncoat
But I’m not the only one
I hope like me you’ll wake up
And undo the damage we’ve done

Imagine deregulation
I wonder if you can
No governmental meddling
In people’s private plans
Imagine what we could build
With less bureaucracy

You may call me a turncoat
But I’m not the only one
I hope like me you’ll wake up
And undo the damage we’ve done

Now, contrast this with U2's corporate move to the Netherlands to elude Ireland's much high tax rates...even while Bono lobby's governments to spend more and raise taxes to fight third world poverty.  As rockers become wealthier, they want to hid more of the wealth from the tax man.  But it's their hypocrisy in doing so, while mouthing that "government should do more..." that annoys me.

Democratic Platform

Ronald Reagan:

Elegent Letter

This faux letter has been going around the web for some time now.  I decided to post it because the last line is just hysterical.

Subject: Elegant letter

We could all learn so much from this elegant and gracious lady. You might recall that John Hinckley was a seriously deranged young man who shot President Reagan in the early 1980's.  Hinckley was absolutely obsessed with movie star Jodie Foster, and in his twisted mind, loved Jodie to the point that to make himself well known to her, he attempted to assassinate President Reagan.  There is speculation Hinckley may soon be released as having been rehabilitated. Consequently, you will appreciate the following letter from Nancy Reagan to John Hinckley:


To: John Hinckley
From: Mrs. Nancy Reagan

My family and I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your recovery.

In our country's spirit of understanding and forgiveness, we want you to know that we bear no grudge against you for shooting President Reagan.

We are fully aware that mental stress and pain could have driven you to such an act of desperation. We're confident that you will soon make a complete recovery and return to your family to join the world again as a healthy and productive man.
Best wishes,

Nancy Reagan & Family

P.S. While you have been incarcerated, Barack Obama has been banging Jodie Foster like a screen door in a tornado. You might want to look into that.

You have to admit the PS is pretty amusing...